How Cats Use Their Ears to Communicate I’m angry, I’m annoyed, I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it any more! I’m a human being, so what do I do? I go tense, I lower my eyebrows into a frown and I raise my voice. Sometimes I scream and throw things, and occasionally I might even hit someone. … Read More
Why Does my Cat Bite For No Reason?
Well, why do they? This cat is fed, watered, sheltered, loved and given the best medical care money can buy. So why do cats bite the hand that feeds them? What motivates these little so-and-sos to be so aggressive? The Biting Tools Cats are obligate carnivores. You can tell that by the shape, size and number of their teeth, a … Read More
Why Do Some Cats Not Purr?
When you think of cats, what special things do you think of? Do you think of meowing, their cute little voices? Do you think of kneading, that peculiar type of cat massage that usually takes place at three in the morning when you’re fast asleep? Or do you think of purrrrring, that soothing noise cats make when they’re very happy? … Read More
Why do Cats Scratch The Floor?
OK, picture the scene. You are tucked up cozily in bed, dreaming lovely dreams of walking along beautiful beaches in the sunset. Ruffles is at your feet, dreaming equally lovely dreams of catching mice for an afternoon snack when suddenly you are rudely awakened by ‘scratch,scratch,scratch!’ on the carpet. That’s – it Ruffles is at it again. Goodbye, lovely dreams, … Read More
Cat Breeds That Stay Small
Small is Beautiful! If you have a big lump of a cat like mine, you may not understand the appeal of little cats; for some of us big is beautiful! But small, dainty, miniature cats make up for in cuteness what they lack in size. Here are some of the cat breeds that stay small. Devon Rex The Devon Rex … Read More